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Paul8857 at 8:48am 11.26.07
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I have a 1987 Hunter 23 and one of the Barlow 15 winches came apart and dropped the internals over t
practicalsailor at 3:33am 11.26.07
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Practical Sailor is looking for sailplan, layout and and photos of Irwin Competition 30 for an upcom
wildlawnc at 3:52am 11.26.07
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Looking for ideas for fixing numerous gelcoat nicks on the bow of an 1989 cat 25, from just above th
Eric at 5:28am 11.26.07
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Now that I have hauled my boat and it is sitting on stands in my yard, I have an issue with the cent
fine folly at 4:58am 11.26.07
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Does anyone have any information on Kells sailboats? Mine is a 1976 , it has 222 on the sails. I was
Journey6534 at 6:19am 11.26.07
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This month's Sail magazine has an article about improving cabin ventilation. I have an O'Day 22 and
Harleyman18483 at 6:25am 11.26.07
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I keep getting some water in the bilge (about 1 gallon in 24 hours) I have checked the engine compar
David at 6:28am 11.26.07
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What are the pros and cons of 2 blade and 3 blade props for the 34 with the 25hp Universal? Thanks
Bad Obsession at 6:39am 11.26.07
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Lately I have been thinking about selling my current boat. I have a 1990 Catalina 30. I love the b
Popeye18296 at 7:22am 11.26.07
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Well here i are again!!!!! Have only seen a few posts on this so here it is.The name on stern of
Spar Trek at 9:47am 11.26.07
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how do I rig a halyard on to my mast? The mast is set up for 2 halyards, jib ' main only. I've recen
Buck Harrisonj at 10:04am 11.26.07
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For those interested.. here's my log if current ongoing sail South. Forgive my selling and apprevia
Ken at 11:39am 11.26.07
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I am having difficulty locating a source for a dodger for my Hunter 380, year 2000. If any fellow H
Tim Davis at 12:34pm 11.26.07
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I would like to have my dorades rebrassed. Does anyone know where this can be done?
Terry at 10:46pm 11.24.07
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I am nelatively new to sailing. I have only sailed the small dai sailers to date, but I am ready to
AndrewB at 6:13pm 11.24.07
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I would like to ask anyone with a full enclosure if they could take a series of photos so that we ca
lvnitup at 4:30am 11.25.07
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So glad this site is here and I am sure I will take advantage of it being a novice sailor and all. M
johnny b at 4:46am 11.25.07
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Its 4c here in UK day time,, not night. How do you fancy sailing in that then.
DION at 5:07am 11.25.07
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I BOUGHT A 1978 S2 9.2 SAILBOAT THIS FALL AND WANT TO KNOW HOW FAST IT WILL GO UNDER POWER WITH THE
Rag Waver at 8:47am 11.25.07
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I'm looking for lines drawings, or plans drawings, of a 17.5 ft. O'Day DaySailer 2. These would show

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Marelon Seacock fail!
jssailem at 5:03pm 10.26.21
Could it be the Teflon tape?
2000 Hunter Passage 450 (refit help)
Thaelia at 4:55pm 10.26.21
Hi everybody, new to the forum. Very exited, we just signed last week end the purchase contract sub
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank
TimFromLI at 4:49pm 10.26.21
My tank has no drain. I always just remove the inlet and outlets and let it drain into the bilge. Th
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Roy 845 at 4:43pm 10.26.21
The Schaefer Snapfurl CF500 has this addressed in the manual that comes with it. Also available on t
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FastOlson at 4:38pm 10.26.21
Our boat came with an original M25XP. It would start on either our "emergency" 12 volt battery or ou
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jssailem at 4:07pm 10.26.21
I was wondering if @yappasailing was referencing the trailing from one marina put in to the next and
Old Salts
Phil Herring at 4:03pm 10.26.21
I think it refers to the scurrying of liveaboards when someone shows up with a cooler of beer. :laug
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet.
jssailem at 4:00pm 10.26.21
An inventive adaptation of resources many may not know exists. Thanks for sharing your creative ide
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sail sfbay at 4:00pm 10.26.21
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Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch?
valcour at 3:47pm 10.26.21
Thanks. The 310 has a similar forward hatch, but after re-reading the post I believe the OP is spea
Sailboat Drone
jssailem at 3:47pm 10.26.21
Dave. They do have gadgets on board that some may consider valuable. Not all sailors are pirates s
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sail sfbay at 3:34pm 10.26.21
Pattern of boat owners moving from one marina to another?
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch?   (1)
Rick D at 2:52pm 10.26.21
This wasn't directed at me, but here is a photo that I hope may help.
Safe to mount screws in the bilge?
JoeWhite at 2:44pm 10.26.21
Remove your existing screws and see if water is not coming in. If not, then cut a piece of 1/4" star
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch?
valcour at 2:27pm 10.26.21
Can you post a photo? I had one in the little hatch up by the mast, but left the hatch open while s
Heat exchanger zinc anode.
jssailem at 2:20pm 10.26.21
I guess - Anchor chain wrap damage. Good that you have the boat on the hard. You can let the keel
Replacement Fresh Water Pump
valcour at 2:13pm 10.26.21
Don't go down a size on the pump in volume thinking you will save some fresh water while on a longer
Another Battery Inquiry
dlochner at 1:56pm 10.26.21
The price difference between a Group 24 and 27 is small, so as long as there is room for 2 Group 27s

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